Shortlands and Park Langley vs Upminster

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Shortlands and Park Langley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Shortlands and Park Langley vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shortlands and Park Langley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,121 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shortlands and Park Langley
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,121
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,028
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shortlands and Park Langley
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      926 ↑3%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      624 ↑6%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      259 ↓28%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      305 ↓16%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      153 ↑1%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↑26%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      249 ↑92%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      268 ↓3%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      123 ↑22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      687 ↑15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      212 ↓28%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓32%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      44 ↑2%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shortlands and Park Langley safer than Upminster?

      Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shortlands and Park Langley vs Upminster?

      Shortlands and Park Langley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster?

      In Shortlands and Park Langley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (926 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster?

      Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 624 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 13. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Shortlands and Park Langley vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Shortlands and Park Langley totalled 926 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,028 crimes (now 4,121, a change of +2.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Shortlands and Park Langley has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster?

      Shortlands and Park Langley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upminster is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Shortlands and Park Langley or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shortlands and Park Langley and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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